sexualise

/'seksjuəlaiz/ Cách viết khác : (sexualise) /'seksjuəlaiz/
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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something sexual in character or quality; to attribute sexuality or sexual aspects to something.
    • To endow with sex or a gender; to classify or interpret as having sexual characteristics.
Usage

The verb sexualise describes the act of imposing a sexual dimension or interpretation onto something that may not inherently possess it. It often carries a critical connotation, suggesting an unnecessary or inappropriate imposition of sexuality. It can refer to attributing biological sex to concepts or objects, or to perceiving or portraying non-sexual subjects in a sexualized manner.

Examples
  • Verb:
    • The advertisement was criticized for how it sexualised the product to appeal to a younger demographic.
    • In that ancient culture, they tended to sexualise natural forces, representing them as gods and goddesses.
    • The study argues that modern media often sexualises childhood.
Advanced Usage
  • "to sexualise a relationship": to introduce or emphasize a sexual component in a relationship.
    • Their friendship was complicated when he began to sexualise it.
  • "to sexualise language": to attribute gender or sexual characteristics through linguistic structure.
    • Some languages inherently sexualise nouns through grammatical gender.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sexualize (verb): The more common spelling, especially in American English. It has the same meaning as sexualise.
    • The director refused to sexualize the character's innocence.
  • Sexualisation/Sexualization (noun): The process or result of making something sexual.
    • The sexualisation of pop music is a frequent topic of debate.
Synonyms
  • Eroticize: To give an erotic quality to.
  • Sensualize: To make sensual; to treat in terms of physical pleasure.
Antonyms
  • Desexualize: To divest of sexual character or implications.
  • Neuter: To make gender-neutral or non-sexual.
Related Phrases
  • "to attribute sex to": A more formal phrase similar to one meaning of sexualise.
    • The myth sexualised the river, attributing a female sex and spirit to it.
Verb
  1. make sexual, endow with sex, attribute sex to
    • The god was sexualized and married to another god
    • Some languages sexualize all nouns and do not have a neuter gender

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